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Baked Pork Chop for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword boneless pork chop, easy dinner for one, oven pork chop, pork chop for one
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A boneless pork chop rubbed with smoked paprika and garlic, baked until juicy and rested.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless pork chop ½-inch thick
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet and grease it lightly.
  • Rub the oil over both sides of the pork chop.
  • Mix the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper and press it onto both sides.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the center reaches 145°F. Start testing at 15 minutes.
  • Cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 152g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); pork chop counted as raw boneless pork chop (5 oz). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.